Cash from financing is the cash generated/spent from financial activities such as share issuance (buy back), debt issuance (repayment), and dividends paid to preferred and common stockholders.
For the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026,
Canadian Utilities received$4 Mil more from issuing new shares than it paid to buy back shares.
It spent$198 Mil paying down its debt.
It paid$0 Mil more to buy back preferred shares than it received from issuing preferred shares.
It spent$106 Mil paying cash dividends to shareholders.
It spent$101 Mil on other financial activities.
In all, Canadian Utilitiesspent$401 Mil on financial activities for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026.
Canadian Utilities (OTCPK:CDUAF) Cash Flow from Financing Explanation
Cash from financing contains six items:
1. Issuance of Stock:
A company may raise cash from issuing new shares. Issuance of stock represents the cash inflow from offering common stock, which is the additional capital contribution to the entity during the period.
Canadian Utilities's issuance of stock for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $4 Mil.
2. Repurchase of Stock:
A company may raise cash from issuing new shares. It can also use cash to buy back shares. Repurchase of stock represents the cash outflow to reacquire common stock during the period.
Canadian Utilities's repurchase of stock for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0 Mil.
3. Net Issuance of Debt:
Net issuance of debt is the cash a company received or spent through debt related activities such as debt issuance or debt repayment. If a company pays down its debt during the period, this number will be negative. If a company issued more debt, it receives cash and this number is positive.
Canadian Utilities's net issuance of debt for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-198 Mil.
Canadian Utilities spent$198 Mil paying down its debt.
4. Net Issuance of Preferred Stock:
A company may raise cash from issuing new preferred shares. It can also use cash to buy back preferred shares. If this number is positive, it means that the company has received more cash from issuing preferred shares than it has paid to buy back preferred shares. If this number is negative, it means that company has paid more cash to buy back preferred shares than it has received for issuing preferred shares.
Canadian Utilities's net issuance of preferred for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0 Mil.
Canadian Utilities paid$0 Mil more to buy back preferred shares than it received from issuing preferred shares.
5. Cash Flow for Dividends:
Cash flow for dividends refers to the payment of cash to shareholders as dividends when the company generates income.
Canadian Utilities's cash flow for dividends for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-106 Mil.
Canadian Utilities spent$106 Mil paying cash dividends to shareholders.
6. Other Financing:
Money spent or earned by company from other financial activities.
Canadian Utilities's other financing for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-101 Mil.
Canadian Utilities spent$101 Mil on other financial activities.
Canadian Utilities Cash Flow from Financing Related Terms
Canadian Utilities Cash Flow from Financing Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Canadian Utilities's Cash Flow from Financing can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Canadian Utilities Cash Flow from Financing Calculation
This is the cash generated/spent from financial activities such as share issuance (buy back), debt issuance (repayment), and dividends paid to preferred and common stockholders. In the calculation of free cash flow, cash from financing is not calculated because it is not related to operating activities.
Canadian Utilities's Cash from Financing for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:
Cash Flow from Financing for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $28 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Cash Flow from Financing of $28 Mil mean?
Canadian Utilities (CDUAF) has a Cash Flow from Financing of $28 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Cash Flow from Financing is the amount of cash earned or paid from financing operations. View historical data for Canadian Utilities and its competitors.
Is Canadian Utilities' Cash Flow from Financing too high?
Canadian Utilities' current Cash Flow from Financing is $28 Mil. Overall, Canadian Utilities has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Canadian Utilities' Cash Flow from Financing compare to SRE and AES?
Canadian Utilities' Cash Flow from Financing of $28 Mil can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Flow from Financing for an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Cash Flow from Financing depends on the Utilities - Regulated industry context. However, Cash Flow from Financing should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Flow from Financing mean?
A high Cash Flow from Financing can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow from Financing is the amount of cash earned or paid from financing operations. View historical data for Canadian Utilities and its competitors. Canadian Utilities's current Cash Flow from Financing is $28 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Canadian Utilities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canadian Utilities (CDUAF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $26.49, compared to a current price of $37.38 — trading 41.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Financing is $28 Mil. Canadian Utilities' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 14 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow from Financing calculated?
Cash Flow from Financing is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Canadian Utilities (CDUAF), the current Cash Flow from Financing is $28 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Canadian Utilities (CDUAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canadian Utilities stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $37.38 is trading 41.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $26.49.
GuruFocus considers Canadian Utilities to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CDUAF:
Cash Flow from Financing: $28 Mil
GF Value™: $26.49 vs. price of $37.38 (41.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CDUAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Canadian Utilities Ltd, a subsidiary of holding company Atco, offers gas and electricity services. The company is engaged in segments that include ATCO Energy Systems, ATCO EnPower, ATCO Australia, and Corporate & Other. Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, the firm mainly operates in Canada, Australia, and others. The company generates maximum revenue from Canada. Canadian Utilities launched a large venture called Atco Energy, which provides low-cost and sustainable energy solutions for Alberta.
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